Serendipitous

Pronunciation:ˌsɛr.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.təs
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Quick Translations

  • serendipia
  • afortunado
  • casualidad

Definitions

adjective

Definition

Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

In ES

Ocurriendo o descubierto por casualidad de una manera feliz o beneficiosa.

Examples

  • Finding a $20 bill on the sidewalk was a serendipitous moment for him.
  • Her serendipitous encounter with an old friend led to a long overdue reunion.
  • The invention of penicillin was a serendipitous discovery that changed medicine forever.

Cultural Notes

The term 'serendipity' originates from a Persian fairy tale about 'The Three Princes of Serendip', who were always making discoveries, by accidents and sagacity, of things they were not in quest of.

noun

Definition

The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

In ES

La ocurrencia y el desarrollo de eventos por casualidad de una manera feliz o beneficiosa.

Examples

  • Their conversation was filled with serendipity, leading to unexpected insights.
  • The serendipity of their meeting at the café changed both of their lives.
  • Many breakthroughs in science are often a result of serendipity.

Cultural Notes

Serendipity often plays a significant role in creative processes, suggesting that sometimes the best ideas come when we are not directly looking for them.